As inflation continues to plague producers in the ag industry, many are looking for ways to diversify their operation to add income to their bottom line. Justin Lucht of Valley …
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Rabobank: Fertilizer Markets May Start to Settle in 2023
by Colter BrownFertilizer consumption suffered in 2022 due to market volatility and record-high prices. However, a new Rabobank report says a recovery in consumption is possible in some regions next year, with …
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MT FWP Seeks Public Comment on Draft Grizzly Bear Management Plan
by Colter BrownHELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of grizzly bears across …
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Ag Equipment Manufacturers Say Sales Grew In 2022, But Market Is Cooling
by Colter BrownMost agricultural equipment manufacturers saw growth in 2022 compared to 2021 and the industry’s expects growth in 2023. At the same time there are signs of slowing. Another issue is …
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Bill Introduced to Protect Farmers & Ranchers from Burdensome SEC Climate Rules
by Colter BrownU.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced legislation to protect family farmers and ranchers from …
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South Dakota Cooperative Invests in EGT Export Business
by Colter BrownSouth Dakota-based cooperative Agtegra has announced that it has finalized a minority stake in EGT, LLC, which operates an export grain terminal in the US Pacific Northwest that is fed …
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Feds Reject Plan for Longer Livestock Hauls on Highways
by Colter BrownLivestock groups are disappointed about a regulatory decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denying an exemption application over hours-of-service rules for hauling livestock. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety …
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President Biden, Business and Ag Groups Call on Congress to Intervene to Stop Rail Strike
by Colter BrownAfter hearing from his cabinet secretaries for Labor, Agriculture and Transportation, President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to intervene to stop a potential rail strike next week. The …
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WASHINGTON (November 28, 2022) – Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to …
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NDSU Extension Offers Considerations for Backgrounding Calves
by Colter BrownFeed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In fact, according to …
